I noticed it too. when Bluefly started doing it, they went downhill. now they are half retailer, half platform for cosigners.
Anyone Ever Buy and/or Sell on Tradesy?
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eBay runs ads too, in fact their page is formatted in such a way it's easy for users to mix up ads and listings. It comes down to pricing and selection so if buyers don't find what they wanna buy on Tradesy, at least they'll get ad and/or affiliate income out of a non-sale.
The resale market is booming according to the latest forecast http://fashionista.com/2017/04/online-resale-growth
The resale market is booming according to the latest forecast http://fashionista.com/2017/04/online-resale-growth
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It would be so much better if they didn't have any location listed in their closet and left it blank. Instead, they have Chicago and in their bio they quote one of the buyers testimonial saying:
"I know your area well. I use to antique and shop in the Chicago area, my husband is from Ft Wayne and grew up on the Lakes in Michigan and when he worked that area we would stay and I love shopping. Really miss Marshall Fields!
"Clearly a deception and I would be pissed too! You should send them a message saying "I've been to China once" and see if they quote that LOL
I saw that too! Made the whole site look so much less luxurious!!
I believe it's different on eBay. they utilize their excellent marketing machine that includes accurate search and suggestions based on your activity. Tradesy has none, they barely fixed their search. kudos for that.
that's an interesting read. resale is booming, yet they don't mention that disposable income dropped significantly. it kills many retailers (contemporary chains are closing their locations) and prices are drawn down to the floor in resale market. It's buyer's power and intermediaries power now, they press to sell designer items at liquidation price and capitalize on volume and higher commission. some individual sellers don't feel comfortable to get $150 for $1500 NWT bag and would rather give it to a family member, for others it's better than nothing. For me it killed all the joy of buying new stuff. either I wear it carefully or I don't wear at all. in half a year I won't be able to get even 50% of what I paid. and probably it's for better, it's time to grow up and stop playing with bags.
oh my, another Tradesy email. Tradesy VIP.
"Thank you for being a valued seller on Tradesy! We see you’ve had designer handbags listed on Tradesy for quite some time now, so we are reaching out to you with an alternative selling opportunity. Tradesy may be able to offer you cash upfront for your designer handbags eliminating the time it takes to turn your closet into cash."
Tradesy is going to become half-consignor? just like we predicted in Winter...
"Thank you for being a valued seller on Tradesy! We see you’ve had designer handbags listed on Tradesy for quite some time now, so we are reaching out to you with an alternative selling opportunity. Tradesy may be able to offer you cash upfront for your designer handbags eliminating the time it takes to turn your closet into cash."
Tradesy is going to become half-consignor? just like we predicted in Winter...
If they're anything like Plato's Closet, be prepared to be insulted - VERY insulted.
We had a Plato's Closet. They wouldn't take Coach unless the tags were attached. They gave me more money for jeans from Target than American Eagle or Hollister. They closed.
They offered me $11 for 20 items, all NWT. Brands were Juicy Couture, Coach, Tory Burch and Kate Spade. (I declined!)
I sent Tradesy several pictures like they suggested and asked about terms. I expect their offer to be $700-800 for $3400 BNWT Celine LOL
if they launch this consignment thing, there will be even more competition to individual sellers in addition to Tradesy return closets and pro-sellers. will they make a new designer only closet?
But if their cash offers are that insulting who is going to go for it? and what's the advantage? better pictures and heavy promotions? my pictures are excellent, far better than Tradesy's, and I highlight everything required for authentication. For some newbies it may feel safer to buy directly from Tradesy IDK.
if they launch this consignment thing, there will be even more competition to individual sellers in addition to Tradesy return closets and pro-sellers. will they make a new designer only closet?
But if their cash offers are that insulting who is going to go for it? and what's the advantage? better pictures and heavy promotions? my pictures are excellent, far better than Tradesy's, and I highlight everything required for authentication. For some newbies it may feel safer to buy directly from Tradesy IDK.
not sure if it affected any of you, but there's one important change that is not mentioned in those letter.
earlier those who don't have SSN could verify as a business only with EIN, but now they need both EIN and SSN of representative of this business. which is ridic cause you don't have to be US citizen to run a business in US and EIN is enough for paying taxes.
earlier those who don't have SSN could verify as a business only with EIN, but now they need both EIN and SSN of representative of this business. which is ridic cause you don't have to be US citizen to run a business in US and EIN is enough for paying taxes.
I received quotes from Yoogi's Closet today, they offered me $120 - 150 for beautiful BNWT pairs of loubs. I wonder is Tradesy going to make such proposals? Cause Yoogi's offers most insulting and absurd prices ever.